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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Knight
Final -
7/5/2025
53
  1 2 F
Middle Tenn. State 25 28 53
Auburn 30 35 65
65
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Adams 25 2-4 1-1 0-0 1 6 1 1 1 1 3 5
pfPaul Cushing 25 7-11 0-0 0-1 4 9 0 2 0 1 2 14
sfRuben Mitchell 23 3-7 1-3 0-0 1 3 2 4 0 0 5 7
sgMichael Clements 26 1-5 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 2
pgDaniel Ziebart 30 2-6 1-3 4-4 1 3 4 3 1 0 1 9
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgDavid Evans 16 2-6 1-5 0-0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 5
pfHarry Ross 16 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 2
sfGary Jones 16 2-3 0-0 3-3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 7
cBrian Lower 14 1-5 0-2 0-0 3 3 1 2 2 0 2 2
sgEd Groth 8 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
pfDamian Harp 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 21-52 4-18 7-8 13 32 10 16 6 2 17 53
Percentages   .404 .222 .875                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cFred Collier 33 4-7 0-0 3-4 3 9 0 1 0 2 1 11
sfCory Singleton 30 3-8 1-4 3-3 0 5 0 1 3 1 1 10
sgJohn Kolb 29 3-10 3-8 7-8 2 2 2 2 2 0 1 16
pgScott Baucom 28 1-1 0-0 2-2 0 2 2 0 1 0 2 4
pgRick Dimatteo 31 4-9 1-3 4-5 1 1 3 1 1 0 3 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgEugene Krieg 21 4-9 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 9
cRichard Patterson 17 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 5 3 1 0 0 1 2
sfHoward Thielen 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 20-46 6-18 19-22 7 26 11 9 8 3 10 65
Percentages   .435 .333 .864                

MTSU
25
11-26
3-9
0-1
7
15
6
7
4
0
5
14
8
4
2
9
28
10-26
1-9
7-7
6
17
4
9
2
2
12
14
4
6
2
7
53
21-52
4-18
7-8
13
32
10
16
6
2
17
28
12
10
4
16
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
AU
30
11-23
4-11
4-5
3
12
8
4
2
2
5
8
10
5
2
8
35
9-23
2-7
15-17
4
14
3
5
6
1
5
12
6
4
4
3
65
20-46
6-18
19-22
7
26
11
9
8
3
10
20
16
9
6
11
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg John Kolb Auburn
16 Points, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh)
 SG - Michael Clements (fresh)
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fresh)
 PF - Paul Cushing (fresh)
 C - John Adams (fresh)
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fresh)
 SG - Scott Baucom (fresh)
 SF - John Kolb (fresh)
 PF - Cory Singleton (fresh)
 C - Fred Collier (fresh)
 
20:00Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
19:45Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing's fadeaway is rejected by Cory Singleton0-0
19:43AuburnThe rebound goes to Cory Singleton0-0
19:27AuburnRick Dimatteo misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing0-0
19:25AuburnJohn Kolb can't tip it in0-0
19:23Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:13Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements is hacked by Cory Singleton - foul #1 on Cory Singleton, team foul #10-0
18:57Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline0-0
18:55Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams can't tip it in0-0
18:53Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing misses the tip0-0
18:51AuburnCory Singleton snags the defensive board0-0
18:22AuburnJohn Kolb misses the floater in the paint but the foul's on Michael Clements - foul #1 on Michael Clements, team foul #10-0
18:22AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 1st free throw0-1
18:22AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 2nd free throw0-2
18:06Middle Tenn. StateJohn Kolb is called for the reach on Daniel Ziebart - foul #1 on John Kolb, team foul #20-2
17:46Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Daniel Ziebart3-2
17:21AuburnRick Dimatteo misses short on a driving attempt from the right block3-2
17:19Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing gets the rebound3-2
17:00Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell is whistled for a carry3-2
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn 
16:39AuburnRick Dimatteo misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner3-2
16:37Middle Tenn. StateHarry Ross gets the rebound3-2
16:24Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line3-2
16:23Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower grabs the offensive rebound3-2
16:09Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing3-2
16:07AuburnScott Baucom grabs the defensive rebound3-2
15:40AuburnRick Dimatteo scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Scott Baucom3-5
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh)
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fairly fresh)
 PF - Harry Ross (fresh)
 C - Brian Lower (fresh)
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Scott Baucom (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Cory Singleton (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fresh)
 
15:23Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing3-5
15:21AuburnThe rebound goes to Scott Baucom3-5
14:55AuburnJohn Kolb's pass is intercepted by Daniel Ziebart3-5
14:52Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart lays it in5-5
14:45AuburnFred Collier hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint but he's hacked by Brian Lower - foul #1 on Brian Lower, team foul #25-5
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ed Groth (PG), David Evans (SG), Gary Jones (SF), Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
Daniel Ziebart, Michael Clements, Ruben Mitchell, Harry Ross, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Eugene Krieg (SG), Richard Patterson (PF)
Scott Baucom, Cory Singleton
 
14:45AuburnFred Collier misses the 1st free throw5-5
14:45AuburnFred Collier makes the 2nd free throw5-6
14:30Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing's fadeaway is rejected by Fred Collier5-6
14:29AuburnRichard Patterson gets the rebound5-6
14:07AuburnEd Groth is called for the reach on Rick Dimatteo - foul #1 on Ed Groth, team foul #35-6
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Daniel Ziebart (PG)
Ed Groth
 
SubsAuburn
Howard Thielen (SF)
John Kolb
 
13:44AuburnDavid Evans steps in front of the Eugene Krieg pass5-6
13:23Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing scores on a floater from the baseline set up by David Evans and the foul's on Fred Collier - foul #1 on Fred Collier, team foul #37-6
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsAuburn
Scott Baucom (SG), Cory Singleton (PF)
Rick Dimatteo, Fred Collier
 
13:23Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing misses the free throw7-6
13:23AuburnRichard Patterson grabs the defensive rebound7-6
13:00AuburnCory Singleton comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing7-6
12:58AuburnHoward Thielen gets the offensive rebound7-6
12:37AuburnEugene Krieg buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Richard Patterson7-8
12:21Middle Tenn. StateRichard Patterson is called for the reach on John Adams - foul #1 on Richard Patterson, team foul #47-8
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Michael Clements (SG), Ruben Mitchell (SF)
David Evans, Gary Jones
 
SubsAuburn
John Kolb (SF), Fred Collier (C)
Howard Thielen, Richard Patterson
 
12:05Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell buries a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Daniel Ziebart10-8
11:46AuburnJohn Kolb hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away10-8
11:44Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing snags the defensive board10-8
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fresh)
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Paul Cushing (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Adams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Eugene Krieg (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Scott Baucom (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Cory Singleton (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
11:19Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing lays it in on a great pass from Ruben Mitchell12-8
10:58AuburnCory Singleton misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing12-8
10:57Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements snags the defensive board12-8
10:51Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements misses badly on a jumper from the right wing12-8
10:50AuburnThe rebound goes to Eugene Krieg12-8
10:21AuburnJohn Kolb misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing12-8
10:19Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell pulls down the rebound12-8
10:02Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements misses the floater from the baseline12-8
10:00Middle Tenn. StateThe offensive rebound goes to Ruben Mitchell12-8
09:47Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing is called for traveling12-8
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ed Groth (PG), David Evans (SG), Gary Jones (SF), Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Daniel Ziebart, Michael Clements, Ruben Mitchell, Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn
Rick Dimatteo (PG), Richard Patterson (C)
Eugene Krieg, Fred Collier
 
09:27AuburnJohn Kolb knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away12-11
09:03Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner12-11
09:02AuburnRichard Patterson grabs the defensive rebound12-11
08:39AuburnCory Singleton hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by John Kolb12-14
08:22Middle Tenn. StateEd Groth clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing12-14
08:20Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones tips it home14-14
07:53AuburnBrian Lower is called for the reach on Cory Singleton - foul #2 on Brian Lower, team foul #414-14
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Daniel Ziebart (PG), Michael Clements (SG), Ruben Mitchell (SF), Damian Harp (C)
Ed Groth, David Evans, Gary Jones, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Eugene Krieg (SG), Howard Thielen (SF), Fred Collier (C)
Scott Baucom, John Kolb, Cory Singleton
 
07:25AuburnRichard Patterson buries a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Eugene Krieg14-16
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fresh)
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Harry Ross (fresh)
 C - Damian Harp (fresh)
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Eugene Krieg (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Howard Thielen (fresh)
 PF - Richard Patterson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fresh) 1 pts.
 
07:17Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing14-16
07:15AuburnFred Collier pulls down the rebound14-16
06:58AuburnHoward Thielen misses short on a jumper from the free throw line14-16
06:56AuburnRick Dimatteo pulls down the offensive rebound14-16
06:30AuburnRick Dimatteo knocks in the jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from Richard Patterson and the foul's on Ruben Mitchell - foul #1 on Ruben Mitchell, team foul #514-18
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
Harry Ross, Damian Harp
 
SubsAuburn
John Kolb (SF), Cory Singleton (PF)
Howard Thielen, Richard Patterson
 
06:30AuburnRick Dimatteo makes the free throw14-19
06:11Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell throws a bad pass out of bounds14-19
05:54AuburnEugene Krieg comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner14-19
05:53Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart grabs the board14-19
05:31Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing knocks in the turnaround from close range set up by Daniel Ziebart16-19
05:03AuburnJohn Adams steals the ball from Cory Singleton16-19
04:40Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell lays it in on a great pass from Michael Clements18-19
04:16AuburnEugene Krieg misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line18-19
04:15Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell gets the rebound18-19
03:55Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing can't finish the layup18-19
03:54Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing grabs the offensive rebound18-19
03:47Middle Tenn. StateCory Singleton takes the ball from Ruben Mitchell18-19
03:23AuburnEugene Krieg scores on a jumper from close range18-21
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Paul Cushing (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - John Adams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Eugene Krieg (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Cory Singleton (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
03:07Middle Tenn. StateJohn Kolb steps in front of the Daniel Ziebart pass18-21
03:04AuburnEugene Krieg lays it up and in on a great pass from John Kolb18-23
02:42Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell is hacked by Eugene Krieg - foul #1 on Eugene Krieg, team foul #518-23
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ed Groth (PG), David Evans (SG), Gary Jones (SF), Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Daniel Ziebart, Michael Clements, Ruben Mitchell, Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn
Scott Baucom (SG), Howard Thielen (SF), Richard Patterson (PF)
Eugene Krieg, John Kolb, Cory Singleton
 
02:30Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing21-23
02:12AuburnScott Baucom hits a shot from the right side set up by Richard Patterson21-25
02:02Middle Tenn. StateEd Groth hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner21-25
02:01Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower hits the follow up shot23-25
01:37AuburnBrian Lower steals the ball from Howard Thielen23-25
01:14Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane25-25
00:45AuburnRick Dimatteo connects on the floater from the right block25-27
00:32Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans's pass is off the mark and out of bounds25-27
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Daniel Ziebart (PG), Ruben Mitchell (SF)
Ed Groth, Gary Jones
 
SubsAuburn
John Kolb (SF), Cory Singleton (PF)
Howard Thielen, Fred Collier
 
00:10AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Rick Dimatteo25-30
00:01Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower is called for traveling25-30
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Michael Clements (SG), Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
David Evans, Harry Ross, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Eugene Krieg (PG)
Rick Dimatteo
 
00:00AuburnJohn Kolb misses badly on a fullcourt shot25-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Paul Cushing (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - John Adams (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Baucom (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Cory Singleton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fresh) 1 pts.
 
20:00AuburnJohn Kolb inbounds the ball25-30
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
19:36AuburnFred Collier misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane25-30
19:34Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing gets the rebound25-30
19:30Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart loses the dribble to John Kolb25-30
19:06AuburnFred Collier is fouled on the floor by Ruben Mitchell - foul #2 on Ruben Mitchell, team foul #125-30
18:49AuburnCory Singleton's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Cushing25-30
18:48AuburnFred Collier gets the offensive rebound25-30
18:25AuburnCory Singleton misses short on a turnaround from the baseline25-30
18:23Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing grabs the defensive rebound25-30
17:55Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Daniel Ziebart27-30
17:35AuburnRick Dimatteo misses long on a floater from the left block but the foul's on Ruben Mitchell - foul #3 on Ruben Mitchell, team foul #227-30
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Gary Jones (SF)
Ruben Mitchell
 
SubsAuburn 
17:35AuburnRick Dimatteo makes the 1st free throw27-31
17:35AuburnRick Dimatteo misses the 2nd free throw27-31
17:35Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to John Adams27-31
17:14Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones misses the jumper from the right wing27-31
17:13AuburnFred Collier snags the defensive board27-31
16:57AuburnJohn Kolb misses the shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Paul Cushing - foul #1 on Paul Cushing, team foul #327-31
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
David Evans (SG), Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Michael Clements, Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn
Eugene Krieg (SG), Richard Patterson (PF)
Scott Baucom, Cory Singleton
 
16:57AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 1st free throw27-32
16:57AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 2nd free throw27-33
16:43Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower can't connect on a jump hook from close range27-33
16:42AuburnRichard Patterson snags the defensive board27-33
16:20Auburn3 seconds is called on Richard Patterson27-33
15:53Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner27-33
15:51AuburnFred Collier grabs the defensive rebound27-33
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - David Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Jones (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Harry Ross (fresh)
 C - Brian Lower (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Eugene Krieg (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Richard Patterson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:26AuburnFred Collier's pass is off the mark and out of bounds27-33
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Michael Clements (SG), Ruben Mitchell (SF), Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
David Evans, Gary Jones, Harry Ross, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Scott Baucom (SG), Howard Thielen (SF), Cory Singleton (PF)
Rick Dimatteo, John Kolb, Fred Collier
 
15:15Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell can't finish the layup27-33
15:13AuburnRichard Patterson pulls down the rebound27-33
14:53AuburnEugene Krieg hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing27-33
14:51Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams pulls down the rebound27-33
14:26Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements comes up short on the shot from the left side27-33
14:24AuburnCory Singleton grabs the board27-33
13:56AuburnRuben Mitchell is called for the reach on Cory Singleton - foul #4 on Ruben Mitchell, team foul #427-33
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
David Evans (PG), Gary Jones (SF), Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Daniel Ziebart, Ruben Mitchell, Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn
Rick Dimatteo (PG), John Kolb (SF), Fred Collier (C)
Eugene Krieg, Howard Thielen, Richard Patterson
 
13:28AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 3pt shot from the right corner27-36
13:07Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones makes the jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Brian Lower and he's fouled by Rick Dimatteo - foul #1 on Rick Dimatteo, team foul #129-36
13:07Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones makes the free throw30-36
12:38AuburnCory Singleton clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing30-36
12:36AuburnJohn Kolb pulls down the offensive rebound30-36
12:20AuburnFred Collier lays it in on a great pass from Rick Dimatteo30-38
12:06Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower misses short on a floater from the right side30-38
12:04AuburnFred Collier snags the defensive board30-38
11:37AuburnCory Singleton lays it in set up by Scott Baucom and he's hacked by Harry Ross - foul #1 on Harry Ross, team foul #530-40
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Daniel Ziebart (PG), Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
Michael Clements, Gary Jones, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Eugene Krieg (SG)
Scott Baucom
 
11:37AuburnCory Singleton makes the free throw30-41
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - David Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Harry Ross (fresh)
 PF - Paul Cushing (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 C - John Adams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Eugene Krieg (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Cory Singleton (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:23Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing loses the dribble to Cory Singleton30-41
11:04AuburnRick Dimatteo misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner30-41
11:02AuburnFred Collier hits the follow up shot30-43
10:53Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams loses the dribble to Rick Dimatteo30-43
10:50AuburnRick Dimatteo slams it home30-45
10:42Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away30-45
10:41Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing tips it back up and in32-45
10:35AuburnCory Singleton knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Rick Dimatteo32-47
10:16Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away32-47
10:15AuburnThe rebound goes to Fred Collier32-47
10:10AuburnJohn Kolb is hacked by John Adams - foul #1 on John Adams, team foul #632-47
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ed Groth (SG), Gary Jones (SF)
David Evans, Harry Ross
 
SubsAuburn
Scott Baucom (SG), Howard Thielen (SF), Richard Patterson (PF)
Rick Dimatteo, John Kolb, Cory Singleton
 
09:53AuburnFred Collier makes the shot from the left block32-49
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
09:41Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing is fouled on the floor by Scott Baucom - foul #1 on Scott Baucom, team foul #232-49
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Michael Clements (SG)
Ed Groth
 
SubsAuburn 
09:17Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart makes the 3pt shot from the left wing35-49
08:52AuburnScott Baucom is fouled on the floor by Paul Cushing - foul #2 on Paul Cushing, team foul #735-49
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn
John Kolb (SF), Cory Singleton (PF)
Howard Thielen, Fred Collier
 
08:52AuburnScott Baucom makes the 1st free throw35-50
08:52AuburnScott Baucom makes the 2nd free throw35-51
08:34Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones misses the fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Scott Baucom - foul #2 on Scott Baucom, team foul #335-51
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsAuburn
Rick Dimatteo (PG)
Eugene Krieg
 
08:34Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones makes the 1st free throw36-51
08:34Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones makes the 2nd free throw37-51
08:12AuburnRick Dimatteo clanks a jumpshot from the left wing37-51
08:11Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones grabs the defensive rebound37-51
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
07:59Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing37-51
07:57Middle Tenn. StateHarry Ross tips it back up and in39-51
07:28AuburnJohn Kolb comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner39-51
07:27Middle Tenn. StateGary Jones grabs the defensive rebound39-51
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Jones (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Harry Ross (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brian Lower (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Rick Dimatteo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Scott Baucom (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Cory Singleton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Richard Patterson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:07Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart misses the jump hook from the right block but the foul's on Rick Dimatteo - foul #2 on Rick Dimatteo, team foul #439-51
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
David Evans (SG), Ruben Mitchell (SF), Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
Michael Clements, Gary Jones, Harry Ross, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Eugene Krieg (SG), Fred Collier (C)
Scott Baucom, Richard Patterson
 
07:07Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart makes the 1st free throw40-51
07:07Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart makes the 2nd free throw41-51
06:50AuburnJohn Kolb misses the 3 from straight away41-51
06:48Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart gets the rebound41-51
06:32Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart misses the fadeaway from the right wing but he's fouled by Rick Dimatteo - foul #3 on Rick Dimatteo, team foul #541-51
06:32Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart makes the 1st free throw42-51
06:32Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart makes the 2nd free throw43-51
06:15AuburnFred Collier blows the layup but he's hacked by John Adams - foul #2 on John Adams, team foul #843-51
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ed Groth (PG)
Daniel Ziebart
 
SubsAuburn 
06:15AuburnFred Collier makes the 1st free throw43-52
06:15AuburnFred Collier makes the 2nd free throw43-53
06:06Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans throws a bad pass out of bounds43-53
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsAuburn
Howard Thielen (SF)
John Kolb
 
06:04AuburnRick Dimatteo throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt43-53
05:53Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing lays it in45-53
05:24AuburnFred Collier can't connect on a turnaround near the basket45-53
05:22Middle Tenn. StateEd Groth pulls down the rebound45-53
05:11Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing scores on a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by John Adams47-53
04:57AuburnEugene Krieg hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing47-53
04:56Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams grabs the defensive rebound47-53
04:37Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams buries a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Ruben Mitchell49-53
04:17AuburnFred Collier hits a fadeaway in the lane49-55
04:17Middle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)49-55
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Daniel Ziebart (PG), Michael Clements (SG)
Ed Groth, David Evans
 
SubsAuburn
Scott Baucom (SG), John Kolb (SF), Richard Patterson (PF)
Rick Dimatteo, Howard Thielen, Cory Singleton
 
04:06Middle Tenn. StateRuben Mitchell misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing49-55
04:04AuburnFred Collier grabs the board49-55
03:44AuburnEugene Krieg misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side49-55
03:42Middle Tenn. StateJohn Adams grabs the board49-55
03:24Middle Tenn. StateEugene Krieg steals the ball from Ruben Mitchell49-55
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Daniel Ziebart (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ruben Mitchell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Paul Cushing (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb.
 C - John Adams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupAuburn
 PG - Eugene Krieg (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Baucom (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Kolb (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Richard Patterson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Fred Collier (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb.
 
03:19AuburnMichael Clements steals the ball from John Kolb49-55
03:15Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements lays it in51-55
02:53AuburnEugene Krieg scores on a 3 from the left wing51-58
02:38Middle Tenn. StateThe jumper by John Adams is denied by Fred Collier51-58
02:36Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing tips it back up and in53-58
02:07AuburnJohn Kolb is fouled on the floor by Daniel Ziebart - foul #1 on Daniel Ziebart, team foul #953-58
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Gary Jones (SF), Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Ruben Mitchell, Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn
Rick Dimatteo (PG), Cory Singleton (PF)
Eugene Krieg, Fred Collier
 
02:07AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 1st free throw53-59
02:07AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 2nd free throw53-60
02:04Middle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)53-60
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ruben Mitchell (SF)
Gary Jones
 
SubsAuburn 
01:49Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart misses the fadeaway from the right wing53-60
01:47Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart snags the offensive board53-60
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
01:42Middle Tenn. StateHarry Ross hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner53-60
01:41AuburnThe rebound goes to Cory Singleton53-60
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+3) 
01:35AuburnJohn Kolb is hacked by Ruben Mitchell - foul #5 on Ruben Mitchell, team foul #1053-60
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Gary Jones (SF), Paul Cushing (PF), John Adams (C)
Ruben Mitchell, Harry Ross, Brian Lower
 
SubsAuburn
Fred Collier (C)
Richard Patterson
 
01:35AuburnJohn Kolb misses the 1st free throw53-60
01:35AuburnJohn Kolb makes the 2nd free throw53-61
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+3) 
01:31Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt53-61
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+3) 
01:15AuburnJohn Kolb clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing53-61
01:13AuburnThe offensive rebound goes to Fred Collier53-61
01:02AuburnThe jump hook by Fred Collier is blocked by John Adams53-61
01:01Middle Tenn. StatePaul Cushing pulls down the rebound53-61
00:57Middle Tenn. StateDaniel Ziebart loses the dribble to Scott Baucom in the backcourt53-61
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
00:54AuburnRick Dimatteo is fouled on the floor by John Adams - foul #3 on John Adams, team foul #1153-61
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsAuburn
Howard Thielen (SF)
John Kolb
 
00:54AuburnRick Dimatteo makes the 1st free throw53-62
00:54AuburnRick Dimatteo makes the 2nd free throw53-63
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
00:49Middle Tenn. StateMichael Clements hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner53-63
00:48AuburnCory Singleton snags the defensive board53-63
00:45AuburnCory Singleton is hacked by Michael Clements in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Clements, team foul #1253-63
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Ed Groth (PG), David Evans (SG), Harry Ross (PF), Brian Lower (C)
Daniel Ziebart, Michael Clements, Paul Cushing, John Adams
 
SubsAuburn 
00:45AuburnCory Singleton makes the 1st free throw53-64
00:45AuburnCory Singleton makes the 2nd free throw53-65
00:39Middle Tenn. StateDavid Evans misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away53-65
00:38Middle Tenn. StateHarry Ross grabs the offensive board53-65
00:36Middle Tenn. StateHarry Ross clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane53-65
00:35Middle Tenn. StateThe offensive rebound goes to Brian Lower53-65
00:31Middle Tenn. StateBrian Lower's pass is intercepted by Cory Singleton53-65
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanAuburnAuburn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
00:10AuburnBrian Lower steals it from Howard Thielen53-65
00:06Middle Tenn. StateHarry Ross is whistled for a carry in the backcourt53-65
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsAuburn
John Kolb (SF)
Howard Thielen
 
00:00AuburnRick Dimatteo runs out the clock53-65